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AO03 FTP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,320 mi
Last recorded75,320 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,320 miles

Front BOTH sides corrosion found at sum-frame mount points

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front PLAY found at both suspension top mounts

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens broken no white light to rear of vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,134 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust slight blow front flex pipe

slight play in both rear axle bushes

slight play in strut mount

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floors and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floors and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,909 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front floor starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Play in front top suspension mounts

Rear road springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front floor starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Play in front top suspension mounts

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 65,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,174 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,925 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,441 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/rear tyre showing uneven tread wear

Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,949 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,898 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 36,898 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise rear tyres are on 2mm tread

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,373 miles

advise rear tyres are on 2mm tread

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO03 FTP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 FTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 FTP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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